Exam 1: NR 324 NR324 Latest

Exam 1: NR 324 / NR324 (Latest

Update 2025 / 2026) Adult Health I | Questions and Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct – Chamberlain

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Pt's with Right-sided heart failure will present with

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Hepatomegaly, Ascites, Juglar vein distention (JVD), Peripheral Edema

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Pt with known DVT reports chest pain is considered

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MEDICAL EMERGENCY (It can indicate the possible development of a Pulmonary Embolism)

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Signs & Symptoms of DVT

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Leg pain, Red/Hot area & Unilateral calf swelling

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Kidney disease is a common cause of

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Chronic increased potassium (Hyperkalemia)

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What would a nurse anticipate with a Pt that presents with pneumonia?

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Sputum & Blood Cultures, Administer antibiotics, Monitor WBC count & Temperature

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SBAR for a Pt with pneumonia should include

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Presence of adventitious breath sounds, Complaints pleuritic chest pain, O2 trends, & Color & Consistency of sputum 2 / 3

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Pt with COPD requires an increase in

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Calories (Moderate Fat/ Carb Diet)

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Fluid Volume Excess labs

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Decreased serum osmolality, Decreased hematocrit, Diluted electrolytes, Normal serum osmolality levels (275-295) & Normal Hematocrit levels (Male 41-50 & Female 36-44)

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What treatments will a Pt with heart failure who presents with fluid volume excess receive?

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Diuretics (Furosemide or Spironolactone), Daily weight, Monitor sodium & potassium levels, Place on seizures precautions & Reposition every 2hrs

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